Morbid Winds/The Black Corridors Of The Abysmal Depths Of Existence Opened Their Gates/Morbid Chapel Records/2021 CD Review

 

  Morbid  Winds  are  a  band  from  Poland  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  atmospheric,  old  school  and  raw  form  of  satanic  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "The  Black  Corridors  Of  The  Abysmal  Depths  Of  Existence  Opened  Their  Gates"  which  was  released  by  Morbid  Chapel  Records.

  A  very  dark  and  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  only  track  that  is  presented  on  the  recording  is  over  33  minutes  in  length.  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  along  with  the  vocals  also  being  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  and  the  music  also  brings  in  a  great  amount  of  90's  influences.

  Dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  synths  can  also  be  heard  in  some  parts  of  the  recording.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  song  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  track  also  adds  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark,  old  school  and  melodic  style  along  with  the  spoken  word  parts  giving  the  music  more  of  a  ritualistic  feeling  when  they  are  added  onto  the  recording.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Death,  Morbid  and  Night  themes.

 

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Morbid  Winds  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric,  old  school  and  raw  satanic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  8  out  of  10.

https://morbidchapelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-black-corridors-of-the-abyssal-depths-of-existence-opened-their-gates

    

Morbid Winds Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

Diabolizer: Hail Satan! Their fucking loss! We're the fire of hell that burns the stigma on the fucking asses of the pseudo-metalists, we're the storm that brings decay and death, we're the darkness, the abyss in which the whole being is enchanted. The Horde was created on the initiative of Bloodwhip and mine, which quickly entailed efforts to find a suitable, engaged dead heart singer, which became Cryptic Lust!!!! Arrrggghhhh!!!!

2.So far you have released 2 demo's, musically how do they differ from each other?

Diabolizer: The atmosphere. It's fucking black metal. That's it and that's it! We don't impose guidelines on ourselves to compose a new piece of gun. The whole process leaks out of us with drops of stinking black. We allow the abyss and hell to speak through us when our inner demons find that the time has just come...

3.All of the band members are also involved with other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Morbid Winds' that you are not able to do with your other groups?

Diabolizer: Every band we play in is completely different from each other. Starting with the line-up (in no hordes are the same people playing although the line-ups intertwine), through the music, lyrics, approach and self-expression. Each horde we play in is a completely different manifestation of hell and dark. I guess, you can hear that?!

4.Can you tell us a little bit more about the lyrical topics and subjects you explored on both of the demo's and how would you describe your progress as songwriters on both of the releases?

Cryptic Lust: The lyrical themes in Morbid Winds are my own manifestations of darkness. The deeper meaning is left for every listener to find individually.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Morbid Winds'?

Diabolizer: That's what I leave to the potential audience. All I can say is that the name has a few meanings for me, the keys to finding them will not necessarily lead you to the door... Let's not take it for granted, even though it seems a simple name...

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new demo cover?

Diabolizer: All I can say here is that the author wouldn't want to split up the whole that stands behind "The Ruin of Forgotten Desolation" Cover, music, lyrics are three unholy elements that are the symbol of the corpse of Morbid Winds' message. If someone wants to break it down into the first factors, then go ahead. Let everyone enlighten themselves with a black light!

7.Has the band had any opportunities to do any live shows?

Diabolizer: No. The assumption at the beginning was to exclude potential gigs and that's not likely to change. Experience death at home. Let it crawl out of its tangled corners in the shadows!

8.The first demo was released on 'Worship Tapes' do you feel this label was very helpful when it comes to getting your music out there heard?

Diabolizer: The second demo also came out on tape with Worship Tapes! It's the perfect label for us cultivating the old rules, transforming our devotion and dedication to black art into action! Whoever is to hear Morbid Winds will be given it. The rest of the posers should die in ignorance...

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

Diabolizer: They've been possessed and fucked to death! 666

10.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

Diabolizer: All are more or less active. Whoever's sitting in this swamp should keep up to date. Access to this information is at your fingertips. But this year will be a crushing blow. Believe me! Some of the hordes I play have recently released new material. Soon some will release new ones from the darkness. Our dead forge continues, the devil's metal is pierced in the fire of hell all the time. Death does not fall asleep!

11.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Diabolizer: As I wrote earlier, we do not impose on ourselves the direction we are going to take. The new material is already composed, partly recorded. There's no exception, it'll still be black metal that you motherfuckers will be drinking this year!

12.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an infleunce on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

Diabolizer : It's a fucking thing, but I'm not hiding that perhaps the most profound influence, reaching to the core of my IAM, had hordes of so-called second wave of black metal... And on the headphones I'm just fucking Goatsmegma with its very successful "Demonic Goat smegma Eating Ritual" - check it out, ask in Morbid Chapel Records!!! I also listen to the new Förgjord "Laulu Kuolemasta" or Aggressive Mutilator... it's just a micro drop in the black river that surrounds me every day. And remember, MZ412 rules!

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Diabolizer: Worship the Devil and support the underground! Hail Satan!

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Morbid_Winds/3540455524

Morbid Winds/The Ruin Of Forgotten Desolation/Morbid Chapel Records/2020 Demo Review

  Morbid  Winds  are  a  band  from  Poland  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2020  demo  "The  Ruin  Of  Forgotten  Desolation"  which  was  released  by  Morbid  Chapel  Records.

  A  synth  orientated  intro  starts  off  the  demo  before  going  into  a  heavier  musical  direction  while  the  faster  sections  pf  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams.

  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  early  90's  era  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  synths  are  mixed  in  with  the  heavier  sections  it  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  an  atmospheric  feeling  along  with  a  small  amount  of  melody  also  being  added  into  the  guitar  riffing.

  Some  songs  also  add  in  some  slow  and  mid  tempo  sections  along  with  some  spoken  word  parts  also  being  utilized  briefly  on  a  couple  of  the  tracks  and  when  guitar  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  The  production  sounds  very  dark,  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  death,  morbid  and  night  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Morbid  Winds  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw,  atmospheric  and  old  school  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  demo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Nocturnal  Portal"  and  "Tomb  Of  My  Sanity".  8  out  of  10.

https://morbidchapelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-ruin-of-forgotten-desolation